CHI Good Questions: Stain or Paint this Chair?
Cynthia sent in a good question: "I bought this little blue round-back chair for $45 the other day, and I've already started sanding it in hopes of giving it a complete makeover. This picture definit...
Cynthia sent in a good question: "I bought this little blue round-back chair for $45 the other day, and I've already started sanding it in hopes of giving it a complete makeover. This picture definit...
Some virtual shopping by the AT community as requested by Shannon: "Hi I sent you my pic via my phone - Its my headboard. I like to find some night stands that go nice with it. Nothing too matchy, but...
Pam sent in a good question: "Hi, we need to rehab our bathroom. We're not looking to move anything around, meaning the locations for the tub, toilet and wash basin will stay where they are, but we a...
Sam writes: "Okay so this is my first apartment...Its smallish a one bedroom in Buena Park Chicago. I at first thought I wanted to go modern, but now am looking at how fun shabby chic can be. So Iv...
Alison sent in a good question: "Not sure if you can help me out on this or not, but my husband and I are doing a mounted credenza similar to the one in Andreas' Greektown Loft. What I'm trying to fi...
Brandy is coming to town: "I will be relocating to Chicago likely within the next year, and am struggling to identify where I want to live in the city. I love that Chicago is a city of neighborhoods a...
Allison sent us a good question: "I have four radiators in my vintage Hyde Park two-bedroom. I just recently purchased my new pad, and noticed in horror that my radiators are quite dirty and need repa...
Lisa sent us an email: "Do you have any ideas for decorating around a dog kennel? I have puggle with severe separation anxiety so we crate trained him for when we're gone during the day. The problem...
Tony sent us in a good question: "First let me say that I have recently become addicted to AT! I love the site. I am wondering if you know what sofa this is (shown above). Seems like I have seen it...
Jared sent in a good question: "We have recently decided to purchase a vintage chair and need a bit of help deciding on a fabric/color to reupholster it. Currently the only other furniture that we hav...
Moira wants to know: "Do you know a reupholstery store that sells Kravet textiles in Chicago IL ?" (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics ...
Alana is looking for a decorator: "I just wanted to contact you in regards to the possibility of you being able to recommend a decorator/interior designer in the Milwaukee area of Wisconsin. I have lo...
Erin sent us an email: Hello! I am wondering if anyone knows where the coffee table in the new "citi cash returns card" commercial is from??? In the commercial the wife decides she needs to redecor...
Carole is looking for some ideas: "I am at a loss of what to do with the big empty wall in our front room, which is a living room and dining room combo. The wall is 23' long and 8' tall. As you will s...
Bohus sent us in a good question: "My mother bought this hanging lamp in a Danish furniture store in the late 60's. She had just immigrated to the U.S., fell in love with the lamp, and bought it desp...
Marie Gael sent in a good question: "I'm downsizing from a large apt to a teeny, but great studio. DOWNsize, but UPgrade! Anywho, I'm looking for some ideas for this fireplace. my style is MOLD. I'...
Arlene says: "I recently bought a crystal chandelier on eBay. Well, the whole thing needs to be rewired. Can anyone suggest a place to take it and give me a rough estimate of how much this might cost?...
Sarah sent us a good question: "Does anyone know of a website that offers a huge selection of nice drawer pulls? I have a dresser that needs makeover to make it a bit spiffier, but the handles are an...
Yesterday's post about a prodigious magazine collection got us thinking - since many of you create "clip files" of the useful, inspirational or intriguing articles from your paper-based design addicti...
Jenna sent us an email: "I need Chicago ATers' help! I love my living room, but my mantle is killing me. My colors are brown and a lime/chartreuse green. I can't paint the walls but I just feel like ...
Taylor sent us an email: "I have recently come into possesion of this cedar chest made by Lane. I love the style and have tried to find out more information about it, such as when it was made. I hav...
Maggie Ann sent in a good question: "I saw the post on the Alameda flea market, and am wondering if there is anything similar in Illinois or Wisconsin. The only thing I can think of that comes close ...
You may remember this good question from Jess that we posted back in January. She was looking for "something sleek and modern but not too expensive to house my laptop and papers that I can open up to ...
Megan emailed a good question: "I am considering buying these from a seller and would like to paint them a vanilla white - brass, cane wood and all. Can I do this with one kind of paint? What would yo...
Lee sent us an email: "This utility closet door is one of the first things people see when they walk into my place, and it's my least favorite feature of my home. Where can I find some nicer alternat...